Fountainbridge / Craiglockhart ward 9 - Council elections 2017
Candidates (bold indicates sitting councillors)
Gavin CORBETT (Scottish Green Party, gavin.corbett@scottishgreens.org.uk, @gavincorbett, Facebook page, website): responded. If Gavin CORBETT is one of your candidates, why not get in touch?
Position on our asks:
Support for investment of 10% of transport budget — Yes — "Already commitment in Edinburgh so real key is making sure it delivers tangible change on the ground"
Support for high quality infrastructure — Yes — "In order to get cycling beyond 2-5% cohort, need to have dedicated space."
Support for removing local barriers — Yes — "To me the key is ensuring continuity of routes"
Andrew JOHNSTON (Scottish Conservative and Unionist, Facebook page, website): not yet responded.
David KEY (Scottish National Party (SNP), Ward9snp@gmail.com, @davidfkeysnp, Facebook page, website): responded. If David KEY is one of your candidates, why not get in touch?
Position on our asks:
Support for investment of 10% of transport budget — Yes — "Will be in the SNP manifesto for Edinburgh - 10% of transport budget for cycling."
Support for high quality infrastructure — Yes — "Will remain one of my personal priorities."
Support for removing local barriers — Yes — "Will remain one of my personal priorities."
"I'm an everyday cyclist, a huge proponent of living streets and will campaign for the safest environment possible for pedestrians and cyclists in our beautiful city of Edinburgh."
Map http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/8876/ward_9_fountainbridgecraiglockhart.pdf
Candidates http://walkcyclevote.scot/candidate-info/?cons=S13002927
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